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A12 GNT

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,280 mi
Last recorded62,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,280 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake Light not illuminated when applied

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,997 miles

n/s and o/s rear exhaust condition

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,580 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,484 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front tyres have slight cracking

Extensive under vehicle protection applied to suspension and underside of vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential slight leak

Rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive under vehicle protection applied to suspension and underside of vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential slight leak

Rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencers corroded

extensive under vehicle protection applied to suspension and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,197 miles

Front both tyres perished on outer side wall

Oil leak diff ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear both silencers corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 56,812 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on max low setting

Rear silencers rusting badly fixings also rusting

Fail 19 May 2016 56,810 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside headlamp aim on max low setting

Rear silencers rusting badly fixings also rusting

Pass 14 May 2015 56,207 miles

exhaust fixings rusting n/s/r silencer rusting

rusting to front subframe body mtg brackets

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,769 miles

slight rusting to rearmost front subframe mtgs on chassis end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,157 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear diff seal leaking substantially

Pass 12 May 2009 45,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 45,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 42,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 40,598 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,627 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A12 GNT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 GNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 GNT registered?

A12 GNT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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